Beth Moore Conference

Leanne and I, along with both our mothers-in-law all just returned from the Beth Moore conference this afternoon. What a great time. It was at the Colosseum in Vancouver and there were around 4,000 people there - mostly women, but there were a few brave men! I heard that it was her first event outside of the United States, and how cool that she chose us to come and speak to!

There was a great worship team led by Travis Cottrell, and his team. Amazing music and they really encouraged us to join in. As Beth said about him, "What I love best about Travis is that he is not a performer. He is a true worshiper."

We got into Vancouver and dropped our stuff at the hotel and headed off to the conference. The text for the weekend was from Hebrews 4:12-16, and we even memorized the first part of it!

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight.

After we got back to the hotel, the 4 of us had a snack and then chatted for the longest time! Leanne and I both brought a "shoebox swap" card for all of us to make, so we stamped for awhile, and then talked some more.


A couple points that stood out from Beth's lecture today are:

When the priests in the Old Testament went before the throne of God they only did it on the Day of Atonement, otherwise they would die. In the Holy of Holies was the Mercy Seat, and only on that day were they protected to enter. When Jesus died on the cross, the cross was the ultimate Mercy Seat... and Good Friday was the day of atonement - not once a year, but ONCE AND FOR ALL!!!!!

Mercy and Grace identify Jesus in the Old Testament and the New Testament. The old and new fit together like a glove, because Jesus Christ is the same yesterday today and forever, and never changes. See Exodus 34, and Hebrews 4:16.

Mercy is Pardon

Grace is Power

What a great weekend!